Health Benefits Of Aparajitha Herbal Plant

Aparajitha

Aparajitha is a common herbal plant that we can see in our surroundings. The scientific name of Aparajitha is Clitoria ternatea of the Fabaceae family. The plant is mostly seen in India, Africa, South East Asia, South America, and Australia. The plant extracts are widely used in Ayurveda to prepare Ayurvedic formulations for both external and internal use. The plant is usually grown by preaching to other plants. The plant has bright green leaves and dark blue, purple, or white-colored flowers.

The plant is an inevitable part of Panchakarma treatment. Panchakarma treatment is very effective in expelling toxins from our body and brings a balance between doshas.


Aparajitha is popular in different names in different countries. In Kerala, Aparajitha is known as ' Sangu Pushpam'.

Health Benefits Of Aparajitha

Aparajitha has infinite health benefits. All parts of the plant can be used for preparing Ayurvedic formulations.

• Aparajitha flower is rich in antidepressants, anxiolytics, antipyretics properties and is widely used in Ayurveda to boost memory.
• Aparajitha is a fine remedy to detoxify the brain; hence improving the nervous system naturally and treating neurological disorders.
• Aparahitha can treat diabetes naturally. Aparajitha flower can be used to make herbal tea which helps in regulating blood sugar levels.
• Aparajitha can improve eyesight naturally. The butterfly pea Proanthocyanidin contains rich antioxidant properties which help to increase the blood flow in the eye capillaries.
• Aparajitha can treat hair loss problems and premature hair greying. Aparajitha flower contains Anthocyanin that helps to improve the blood circulation in the scalp and prevents hair loss.
• Aparajitha helps the body to fight diseases. Aparajitha leaves are rich in anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties which prevent bacterias and other viruses from entering our bodies.
• Treats cognitive disorders

  Aparajitha is very effective in treating cognitive disorders or developmental problems in children. Aparajitha comes under the ' Medhya' category and is very effective in improving memory and learning abilities.

• Aparajitha helps in soothing the skin. The antioxidant properties contained in Parajitha improves overall health and helps in glowing the skin. Also, the flavonoids and anti-inflammatory properties in aparajitha prevent skin irritations through the external application of aparajitha bam.
• Aparajitha is very effective in treating respiratory diseases. Aparajitha plant acts as an expectorant and cures respiratory diseases like cough, common cold, and asthma. Also, the decoction made from the herb can be used to gargle for curing throat infections.
• Aparajitha can effectively treat dysuria by improving urination naturally.
• Aparajitha treats indigestion naturally. According to Ayurveda, imbalances of Kapha and Pitta dosha are the main reasons behind indigestion problems. Aparajitha is rich in antiemetic, anti dyspeptic, mild-laxative, and cholagogue properties that help to cure constipation, jaundice, dyspepsia, piles positively.
• Aparajitha treats leucoderma naturally. Leucoderma is a condition in which the immune system of the body attacks healthy cells. The root of the Aparajitha plant is found to be very effective in treating this disorder.
• Aparajitha helps in preventing smallpox symptoms through the external application of the aparajitha bam.
• Aparajitha leaves can be used as a nasal drop to prevent headaches.

Aparajitha is a medicinal plant with a lot of health benefits. The plant has been used in Ayurveda to treat various diseases. Both internal and external application of the plant is possible based on the nature of the disease and as per the recommendation of your Ayurvedic doctor.

Conclusion

All the information regarding the health benefits of Aparajitha was collected from various Ayurvedic resources. Kindly get the advice of your Ayurvedic practitioner for better results.

References

• Charaka Samhita.
• Susrutha Samhita.